The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 738:

Brenna raised her eyebrows, genuinely surprised. “Your brother seemed like a principled soldier to me; I didn’t peg him as someone who’d bend so easily to his mother’s demands.”

Laughing gently, she couldn’t help teasing Ethan, “I always imagined someone like you—born into wealth, raised by influential parents—would’ve been pampered in your family. It never crossed my mind you’d spent your whole life battling your mother’s controlling ways. You’re quite something.”

Even Ethan had to admit his life was a mess of absurd drama. “I absolutely hate it when people try to dictate my decisions or force me onto a path I don’t want to choose. So, when my mother tried meddling in our relationship, I stood my ground. I would rather risk destroying my older brother’s carefully planned future than sacrifice my own happiness.”

He carefully recounted to Brenna exactly how the negotiation with his parents earlier had unfolded, closely watching her reaction, unsure if she’d think he had been too harsh.

otherwise, she wouldn’t have gone against the

right thing. I’m always

chest at her unwavering support. Besides his

a while about their childhoods before Brenna shifted the conversation. “Have you considered what you’ll do moving forward? Can your relationship with your parents really stay strained like

they learn their lesson and stop interfering in my life, I’m open to peaceful interaction. But I won’t get too close to them, or they might think I’ve

found herself unable to concentrate, constantly glancing toward the office. Ethan had spent a considerable amount of time in there already; she needed to seize this opportunity

and poked around for fruit. She came across a few tangerines, a dragon fruit, and

coffee and fruit to Brenna’s office. Pausing at the doorway, she deliberately adjusted her blouse, undoing a

knocked and called out, “Brenna.” Then, she